CD-RW.org the best known place for discussing CD-R media brands has had very few users in the CD-R(W) media forum lately so I thought it would be a good idea to start a new, more accurate thread for dead CD-R media at HA whether it's a success will depend on the users.

If you have more than one brand feel free to post them all.

Use CDR Identifier or Nero Info Tool to identify the real CD-R manufacturer also specify the CD-R manufacturer on the case, box or spindle, drive used to burn, speed, color of the CD-R & burn date would also be useful

This CD is a Memorex burned around 1.5 - 2 years ago. 48x certified, white top - this CD played for a long time, and the CD is not scratched, but other factors might have come into play. These include:

1. Crappy 32x TDK burner: this burner never made great copies, although the CD was readable when it was first burnt.

2. CD spent much time in my car, during both the summer and winter - I have many other CDs that have survived the same treatment w/ no ill effects.

3. The CD has a label covering the entire top of the disk: If anything, I feel this would protect the data on the disc.